motivation

Have you ever been on the job search and thought to yourself “I’ll apply for anything?” Perhaps you are unsure of what type of career you want to build. Being open to working in a variety of jobs is a great mindset to hold. However, it could find you in a job that may not maximise your strengths, abilities or happiness. Refining your job search can strengthen your chances of landing a job. One that you could be successful in, and actually enjoy!

Realising what job you want starts with YOU. Here are some tips to help discover your own skills and how to turn them into a career:

Ever wondered why we like new things? We may want a new phone, new clothes or new places to visit? According to scientists, we like new things because we are attracted to novelty.

So, when it comes to a new year of work, is it worth translating the classic ‘new year, new me’ philosophy into the workplace? Well, it might actually be more useful than you may think. When our brains react to novelty, we release dopamine which is linked to our motivation, as well as our learning and memory capabilities. These processes are also all extremely applicable for the work environment.

To gain the benefits of ‘newness’ this year at work, here is what we suggest:

One of the most effective ways to secure productivity in the workplace is keeping your employees motivated. Instilling motivation in your employees will help your business in various ways. High levels of motivation have been directly linked to increases in customer service, quality of work and less mistakes being made.

We have conjured up a couple of simple ways to keep your staff motivated which only spare you a little bit of effort, not the big bucks. Here are our 6 tips to motivate your team: